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This story both about Sam and Dylan's Past but is also in the current day Bold is memories
It was just before Sam left for Afghanistan in 2010. Both Sam and Dylan had both gone out as they often did on a Saturday night . Dylan had drunk a fair bit of alcohol which is known to slow down a persons reaction time but it can also relax a person or help them socialize which it often did especially due to Dylan's lets say 'difficult' lack of socializing . The pair argued at the pub and Sam jumped into the passenger seat to change her shoes from heals to flats so she could drive home as she had consumed no alcohol this was due to her impending ban on the demon drink which would be enforced whilst she was in Afghanistan in the upcoming moths. But Dylan who was obviously not willing to give up the fight that easy jumbled quickly into the driver's seat and pushed on the pedal ,he ignored Sam's yells of horror as he majorly over took the speed limit so it took to long to brake when he saw a dead end of a road stopped by a brick wall ! Dylan swerved the car in an attempt to stop the car colliding with the wall but instead the car flipped onto it left side . Sam's side . She had been in intensive care for over a fortnight .He had never forgiven himself it had resulted in the breakup of their marriage and Sam's dependency on living in Afghanistan where he couldn't hurt her anymore where she felt safe which was odd due to it being a warzone . He didn't know how they had managed to get back together, how had he got so lucky to land back with her . He felt so lucky when they re-knewed their vowels he said 'In sickness in health' something he meant more than anything in his life he would protect her for the rest of their lives.
It was 4 month's since Sam's accident and physio had been massively strengthening her as she continued to make progress she was now able to sit up with just minor support and was getting a lot better with walking but could still only take a few steps with support and even that wore her out.
"Hello Samantha, how are you doing today ? " Annie who was in charge of her orthopedic physio asked her.
"Yeah im a lot better today thank you" Sam replied
"Good, good right as you know ive been extremely happy with your progress and I think that you should be ready to leave home today, providing that you have someone to look after you " She said looking at Dylan with a raised eyebrow
"Yes, yes of course " Dylan replied hastily
"Ok and also no physical activity you will need to rely solely on a wheelchair and you will also need to come everyday as an outpatient for physio, Do you understand ?"
"Yeah I understand but how long till I can return to work ?" Sam asked you could see how much she was missing the busy emergency department
"Sam you know as well as I do that your body cannot take the stress nor the pressure of working just yet " As Annie saw the young woman's face drop she immediately tried to improve the mood that had now entered the room" But in time as you begin to grow stronger you will slowly be able to return to work"
This seemed to improve the atmosphere in room as she saw the young woman smile at the sign of good news.
"So when can I go ? " Sam asked with a gleam in her eye at finally being able to leave the place in which she was desperate to leave but also come back to at the same time but for different reasons completely.
"You should be able to leave in an hour or two do you need some help to gather your things or give you a lift home ? " Annie asked looking both at Dylan and Sam
"No its ok, ive got my car ill take her home and it should be easy enough to pack everything up " Dylan laughed you could tell by the sparkle in his eye he was glad to have his Samantha back home all to himself despite the obstacles that were going to be there along the way he was beginning to feel like they could get through this .
"Im glad to hear it, right now ive better get going so I wish you the best and I'll see you for your physio appointment tomorrow at 4 make sure you get lots of rest tonight and don't overdo it ok ?" Annie quizzed she had even in such a short time she had known Sam she had noticed that the women was determined and would push herself to the limit and go only for her goal and wouldn't stop till she had reached it which is this case could be good or a bad result if she pushed herself to much the consequence could be devastating
"Yeah, yeah I know " Sam laughed at the older doctor who had seemed to taken to her like a surrogate daughter in the recent months.
"I mean it " Annie laughed "Ill see you tomorrow ok ?" Annie said as she walked out of the room closing it quietly on her exit
"So should we start getting you ready to go " Dylan said as he began to put some of Sam's clothes which mainly consisted of pajama's and baggy jumpers which were either Army hoodies she had acquired as a result of here previous job, or they were Dylan's . Sam's favorite was a baggy blue jumper which she had bought him just before her first tour of duty in 2006. It had been like a security blanket when Dylan wasn't around since the incident not only was it the warmth it gave her but also his scent had made her feel safe, like she was protected.
"Yeah, I cant wait to get out of here " Sam said excitedly as she put her hair up into a makeshift bun that was scruffy nor neat but just right .
"I know you cant but you've go to listen to what Annie said or you wont improve " Dylan instructed
"Dylan im not stupid, I know ive got to keep it slow for a while anyway I don't think I could go fast anyway " Sam joked as she smiled at Dylan and got a sweet ,cheeky smile in return
"Dr Nicholls I have your discharge paper's here I you sign them then you can leave" Said one of the staff member's who Sam had not scene before today
"Thank you " Sam said as she quickly signed the papers before the Doctor left the room
"Yay im finally getting out of here " Sam squealed with excitement as Dylan quickly and with ease lifted Sam into the wheelchair that ad been designed to support her back in the places it required but also to help Sam get around at the same time.
Then Sam remembered with a painful thud as she came back to reality with a thud as she remembered that to leave the hospital she had to go upstairs thought the ED. Brilliant. Just brilliant.
Most of Sam's belongings had already been either taken home or had been put in the car ready for it to be taken back home. But few belongings still had been left in the room so Dylan carried them out of the room beside Sam as she pushed herself out of the hospital shouting thank you to all the staff who had taken such brilliant care of her in the recent months.
"Sam " Lenny yelled as Sam wheeled through the Emergency Department as rushed over to hug Sam tightly
"Lenny that's my wife you're squeezing here and mind her back " Dylan said cautiously as he pushed Lenny away going back into his usual moods but Sam knew that was a cover as when they were alone he was a different man
"Oh sorry Sam, how are you doing " Lenny asked as he was joined by many of other members of staff who were curious to Sams well being
"Yeah, im fine how have you guys been ? Ive missed you guys so much, what's been happening ? " Sam said excitedly
"We've missed you too and it been unusually quiet without you here " Tom joked as he hugged Sam
"Hey cheeky" She giggled as she playfully pushed him which got a round of laughter from the other staff . Sam had not lost her cheerful but also her strong side
"How you doing princess ? " Jeff asked as he knelt down next to Sam's chair
"Yep im doing good im just glad to be going home to be truthful"
"I bet you are there's only so much a girl can take of this place " Dixie said laughing
"Ok everybody I think Dr Nicholls has had enough excitement for today" Nick said as Nick made an appearance from the door of his office
AS everyone said there goodbye's to Sam Nick came and sat by Sam " So how you doing Sam? " He asked
"Everyone's been asking me the exact same questions im fine, trust me " She said as he saw the doubt in Nicks eyes
"Ok if your sure just take it easy and get lots of rest " He said looking at Dylan as though he was making Dylan to promise to care for the young women in which he got a nod from Dylan in return
"Ive had more than enough rest" Sam said sarcastically
"Sam" Nick said with the amount of authority she didn't like but it still made her laugh quietly to herself knowing he knew he couldn't control her but trying to anyway which made Sam laugh even harder for someone who used to be in the army she seemed to have a lack of respect of authority
"Ok, ok ill take it easy and I'll see you soon" Sam said as Dylan began to push her out the doors towards their car which was ready to go the short distance back to the boat which housed the pair .
I hope you guys liked this chapter please R&R xx